10 thoughts on “Overcast Morning”

1. Your style reminds of the late, great Raymond Carver. One of my favourite poets and probably the biggest influence on my own writing.

   • Thank you. It’s been a long time since I’ve read his work, you have prompted me to order a volume from the library. I am very flattered you think my work resembles his. I try to stay clear and straightforward and no fussing. Just say what I mean.

     • Me too!

2. Well now this makes me think of Tom Waits and his grapefruit moon…(k)

   • I like the image of a grapfruit moon. Tart and tangy.

3. The phrase “quarter-moon of milk” is enchanting. I love that your words conjure up magic from the most mundane things.

   • Well, you know I go about in a state of amazement a lot of the time for all kinds of reasons, and luckily it’s usually for something enchanting or beautiful or meaningful. I am glad I am this way even if it is sort of childish for a person my age, but…as time goes on in my life, more and more I value this outlook. Now, after complimenting myself so copiously, thank you for recognizing this quality in me.

     • I don’t think it is childish at all. I think many of us, myself usually included, are in too much of a rush to appreciate the small things and recognise the joy and wonder in the humdrum.

       • It’s like time slows down or stops when I zone in on something. A refuge experience.

4. Brilliant!

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